Q: what form is used to request seeing what the will states with regards to the inheritance and who is to get what %?
I am the granddaughter to someone that told me (when they were alive) that I would receive 50% of the estate upon their death, and the decease's daughter has not openly or willingly informed of what to expect. in fact she didn't even inform me of the death. what can I do?
the daughter was made "power of attorney" and "executor of the will," and thus far the will has not been filed with the court. I thought it was public record. So how do I find out what it says?
A: If no document was filed as a Will with Probate Court, then the purported will has no effect. You might consider filing to Administer the Estate, and possibly receive some compensation that way. Unless you can locate the Will or a copy, it is doubtful there will be a Probate of an Estate where you are a large beneficiary.
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